# Aquaint

> Mobile-first compliance and workflow management app for UK hospitality. Replaces paper checklists, WhatsApp, and fragmented tools with one unified platform.

Aquaint is a digital operations platform built for multi-site hospitality operators. It consolidates compliance, task management, team communications, and incident tracking into a single mobile-first app — replacing paper forms, WhatsApp groups, spreadsheets, and fragmented management systems.

Founded by Jayden Patel (CEO) and Sunil (CTO, who built Pharmsmart — used by 51% of UK pharmacies). 100+ brands using the platform, 1,000+ active users, zero customer churn since launch.

## Product & Features

- [Product Overview](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/product): Checklists, temperature logs & team messaging in one app
- [Compliance+](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/compliance): HACCP compliance, food safety monitoring, temperature tracking, allergen management, probe calibration records, audit trails
- [Reporting](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/reporting): EHO-built compliance reports, audit trails, temperature logs, incident exports — designed for Environmental Health inspections
- [Pricing](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/pricing): From £60/site/month (annual) or £72 monthly. Enterprise pricing negotiated. No setup fees

### Food Safety & Compliance
Digital temperature logging (fridge, freezer, hot hold). HACCP framework templates. Thermometer probe calibration records. Allergen tracking and labelling. Temperature trend analytics. Legally defensible food safety audit trails.

### Task Management & Operations
Digital task assignment and tracking. Mobile-first task acceptance/completion. Task templating for consistency across sites. Priority and deadline management. Full task history and accountability.

### Team Communications
In-app messaging (GDPR-compliant WhatsApp alternative). Real-time shift updates and announcements. @mentions and team coordination. No external messaging tools needed. Full audit trail for compliance.

### Incident & Refusal Logging
Digital incident reporting (spills, injuries, customer refusals). Photo evidence capture. Immediate escalation workflows. Root cause tracking. Regulatory compliance documentation.

### Site Management & Scoring
Live site performance dashboards. Gamified progress tracking (scores, achievements, leaderboards). Document management (policies, certifications, licenses). Maintenance ticketing and scheduling. Multi-site comparative analytics.

## Key Metrics & Traction

- 100+ brands using the platform
- 1,000+ active users across customer base
- Zero customer churn since launch
- 5-10 hours saved per site per week (compliance and comms time)
- Customers consistently switch from competitors including Trail, Food Alert, Leafe, and Hubl

## Notable Customers

Trusted by restaurants, pubs, cafes, bars, warehouses, and large venues across the UK and internationally. Featured case studies include: The Modern Milkman (20 hubs across UK & US), The Ministry (50,000 sqft London members' club and events venue), Brotherhood of Pursuits & Pastimes (Manchester & Leeds sports bars), The Andersen Group (Yorkshire pub group — achieved 5-star EHO rating with Aquaint), Honest Crust (6 sourdough pizza sites), Rola Wala, Closed Door Industries, Brickhouse Social, The Fox Pub & Kitchen, Proud Hospitality Group, Pure Innovations, Windsor & Eton Brewery, and DoubleTree by Hilton.

## Competitive Positioning

Direct competitors: Trail (web-based), Logit (£25/site, basic), Opus (£165/site, complex), Food Alert, Leafe, Hubl, Navitas Safety, Shield Safety, RiskProof. Generalist threats: Teams, Jira, Monday.com (lack hospitality specificity).

Aquaint's advantages: Communication-first architecture (messaging built into core, not bolted on). Mobile-first UX (designed for kitchen and floor staff). Hospitality-specific workflows. Zero churn. Gamification driving adoption. Consolidates 3+ fragmented tools.

## Markets & Verticals

Primary: multi-site restaurant groups, pub chains, QSR, hotels, warehouse/logistics hubs, stadium hospitality, large entertainment venues. Expanding: gyms, leisure facilities, care homes, contract catering, food manufacturing.

## Resources

- [Blog](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/blog): Hospitality compliance insights and guides
- [Customer Case Studies](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/customers): Real results from hospitality venues
- [Training Library](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/training): Video tutorials and onboarding guides
- [Contact & Book a Demo](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/contact): Schedule a 15-minute demo
- [Trusted Partners](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/partners): Industry partners

## About

- [About Aquaint](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/about): Built by hospitality, for hospitality
- [Sustainability](https://www.aquaint.co.uk/sustainability): Paperless compliance on 100% renewable energy infrastructure

Tagline: "Let's get aquainted." UK-based. GDPR compliant. Designed to meet UK Food Standards Agency requirements. Contact: hello@aquaint.co.uk